The Rise of Container Freight Index Futures: Chinas Shipping Finance Innovation Helps Enterprises Cope with Freight Rate Fluctuations
The surge in the Shanghai Export Containerized Freight Index (European Route) reflects the volatility of the global shipping market, while container freight index futures, as an emerging financial instrument, are becoming a powerful tool for enterprises to cope with freight rate fluctuations. This article explores the active performance of container freight index futures in the market and their importance to Chinese export enterprises, analyzing how they help enterprises maintain competitiveness in the complex international trade environment.